Sermons about Mental Toughness

But Then Joy!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

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A sermon about finding a song of joy, after struggling through a difficult period, and crying out to God for relief!

Ill: Man criss-crossing in grocery aisles, and overhearing woman and daughter in store: -daughter wants "Cookies" – "Ellen, we just have ¾ of aisles, it won’t be long…" -"I want candy" – "Now Ellen don’t cry… two more aisles to go and we will be checking out." -At the check out – "I want gum" – and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:17-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Witnesses To Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

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How we are witnessed to a Lord who "changes everything" (History, life, death, love)

Our Message is about Jesus: We are witnesses to Him as King Joel’s prophecy: explaining a most unusual open air praise service. Last Days are upon us, because the Spirit is poured on us. The Spirit is poured on us by the exalted Messiah/Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. The prophecy sets the stage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trash In Our Trash Baskets

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 11, 2008

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Christ Jesus has demonstrated for us the fine art of forgiveness which we must learn to use in the daily living out of our lives.

Matthew 18: 21 – 35 / Trash In Our Trashbaskets Intro: Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of Supportive Ministry

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008

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Exploring how we should operate in the ministry of helps

The Spirit of Supportive Ministry Diversities of Ministries - 1 Cor. 12:4-7; Rom. 12:1-5. No ministry can succeed alone, we all need help, hence the ministry of helps. The Ministry of Helps - 1 Cor. 12:28-31. It is a ministry to bring help not hell. We are all "technically" called to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power...for What? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2008

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Being full of the Holy Spirit’s power is important, but we need to know what for.

Power…For what? Acts 1:8 We need the power of the Holy Spirit, but we need to understand what that means. The clearest sign of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is…POWER For what? To witness for Jesus Christ. Where the Holy Spirit is, people will be coming to Christ. We can experience the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognising Jesus

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

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Jesus was recognised when he was born, is he recognised today?

John 1:1-12; Luke 2:7; 2:21-35 Can you imagine Jesus being right here and people not recognising him??? … That’s what happened. Want to look tonight at two men, one recognised Jesus as the Messiah and the other didn’t 1. Innkeeper a) Was too busy with his business b) Knew someone else would have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome Our Fear

Contributed by Billy Noel on Oct 18, 2009

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The key to overconing our fear is not with quips, sayings or even uderlining bible verses it is through a relationship with God.

How to overcome our Fear Psalm 112 2Ti 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. This psalm depicts the life of the believer we his/her priorities are in order I. It begins with relationship You have to begin at the beginning Here is how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Slippery Slopes Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

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This message answers a question on backsliding.

TOUGH QUESTIONS BIBLE ANSWERS Slippery Slopes July 30, 2008 The question tonight has to do with an issue we see all too much in congregations everywhere—backsliding & even turning away from the Faith. 2 Peter 2:20-22—How does this apply to a backslider who comes back to God? Let’s notice a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Funeral Sermon: It Is God Who Makes The Future Possible

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008

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Our future relies on what Jesus has done for us. This funeral sermon is for someone who many would consider had weak faith, but who had faith in Jesus and relied on God’s forgiveness

I have a question for you to think about… Where or what do you gain comfort from? What do you rely on for your future? Some people put their trust in money. And recently they have been hugely disappointed. Others in having a good time. Some in friends. Some on themselves or their way of doing ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Joyful In Any Situation

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009

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"In everything give thanks". Sound impossible? Paul shares with us the secrets of being joyful in any situation we face in life.

“How To Be Joyful In Any Situation” “Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will (for you) in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (CSB) Thoughts on Gratitude: 1. Gratitude is the attitude that keeps my life flying at a steady altitude regardless of the storm I’m in. 2. Being thankful is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

In The Nick-Of-Time!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

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When I was a kid, my TV hero was Superman. I, and every other kid on the block, zoomed through the neighborhood with a cape (towel) around our shoulders as we fought the bad guys. Superman was so cool!

In the Nick-of-Time! Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Timing is God's, not ours. We tend to be impatient because of our view of the tough circumstances with which we are dealing. His view is different and far better. Trust him and His timing for your situation! He is trustworthy! He is not going to fail ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now Thank We All Our God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2016

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Politics will not save us. Only the God whom we thank today can do that.

Thanksgiving 2016 “Now thank we all our God. . .who wondrous things has done. . .who from our mothers’ arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love.” Martin Rickart’s magnificent hymn of thanks, used by almost all Christians, is inspired by this text from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Path Of Dialogue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 27, 2016

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To evangelize society, we must encourage leaders to promote the common good.

Thursday of Third Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel We weak humans need continual reminders that things are not all rosy, that we are living in the midst of a struggle against the forces of evil. Yes, Christ has triumphed in the universal, but He still battles for individual souls with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Catholic

Where Is The Treasure?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 22, 2018

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We can't see the treasure in which our 'hope' lies.

Mid-Week Message/Devotion May 23, 2018 Romans 8:22-27 Where is the Treasure? When times are tough, and we seem to struggle just to survive, having dreams of some kind of windfall are a common aspect of our psyche, aren’t they? Be honest with yourself. Just take a look at American history. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ye Shall Not Therefore Oppress One Another!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 13, 2012

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Don’t skip, read the above scriptures entirely, we have some lovely promises from God today for a sin-corroded, violence-infected and corruption-soaked society.

Ye shall not therefore oppress one another! Leviticus 25:17 “Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God. 18. Wherefore ye shall do my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety. 19. And ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

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